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Uni-Vibe Pedals

Jam RetroVibe Mk4

The Jam Pedals Retrovibe Mk4 is a significant update to the company's respected Uni-Vibe-inspired pedal, refining its classic, photo-cell-based modulation for modern playability. It delivers the quintessential, warm, three-dimensional swirl associated with vintage "vibe" units in both lush chorus and throbbing vibrato modes, with notable improvements in tonal depth and…Click on the title for more

Jam RetroVibe Mk4

DryBell Vibe Machine V3

The Croatian team at DryBell have spent most of their 10-year (plus) existence laser-focused on creating the best possible Uni-Vibe clone. The fruit of these efforts was the Vibe Machine, which quickly established itself as one of the best contenders in that category, as highlighted in our Buyer's Guide to…Click on the title for more

DryBell Vibe Machine V3

Strymon Ultraviolet Vintage Vibe

After the Cloudburst and the Brig, the Strymon Ultraviolet is the third "almost compact" release by the Californian builder, and its first take on the Uni-Vibe effect. Like the two previous pedals in this unnamed, smaller line of devices, the Ultraviolet is a rather streamlined device, but sports an entirely…Click on the title for more

Strymon Ultraviolet Vintage Vibe

New Pedal: Thermion Power Vibe

The Spanish-built Thermion Power Vibe replicates UniVibe-style modulation via fully analog circuitry. Two selectable modes (Chorus/Vibe) provide either subtle spatial effects or intense harmonic pulsing, adjustable via Speed, Depth, and Level knobs. An internal switch toggles between sine and square waveforms for additional texture. Designed for guitarists and bassists, it…Click on the title for more

New Pedal: Thermion Power Vibe

Kernom Elipse Multi-Modulation Pedal

Hailing from France, Kernom has quickly earned a reputation for crafting truly distinctive effects circuits. After their previous take on overdrive and fuzz, their Kernom Elipse tackles modulation in all its variables - and with some twists. Integrating digital technology to control a fully analog circuit, the Elipse offers 6 types…Click on the title for more

Kernom Elipse Multi-Modulation Pedal

Alabs Novadrift Stereo Multi-Modulation Pedal

Built by a pro audio Singapore-based company, the Alabs Novadrift is a $99, compact, stereo, DSP-powered multi-modulation pedal from the company's new line of stompboxes, currently comprising four models sold mostly through Amazon. There are 9 modulation modes (Vibe, Chorus, Multi-Chorus, Phaser, Filter, Rotary, Flanger, Tremolo, and Ring Mod) and,…Click on the title for more

Alabs Novadrift Stereo Multi-Modulation Pedal

OPFXS Electric Vibe Phaser/Vibrato

Hailing from La Spezia, Italy, the OPFXS Electric Vibe is a peculiar (and neat-looking) take on the Uni-Vibe and the phaser, at once. It features a design similar to the classic Uni-Vibe, an optical circuit that modulates the signal by going through four phase shifting stages, but it can apply…Click on the title for more

OPFXS Electric Vibe Phaser/Vibrato

Strymon Mobius Multi-Modulation Pedal

Strymon is a company that focuses heavily on... getting it right. They use powerful DSP processing to create pedals that echo and sometimes surpass the most fabulous designs of the past, but with a modern spin of course. I reviewed the TimeLine a while back and gave an extremely detailed…Click on the title for more

Strymon Mobius Multi-Modulation Pedal

Updated Pedal: Formula B Vintage Vibe MkII

The Formula B Vintage Vibe MkII is the updated uni-vibe pedal by a well-regarded, high-end Italian brand. Running internally at 18v for extra headroom, this 2nd version is based on a design that features the same simple controls as the original vintage units (Volume, Intensity, Speed), plus a second footswitch…Click on the title for more

Updated Pedal: Formula B Vintage Vibe MkII

NUX Mod Core Deluxe MkII

The NUX Mod Core Deluxe mkII is an update that adds a different set of algorithms and a few useful features to an already solid and affordable stereo multi-modulation pedal concept. Like in mkI, there are 8 different modulation effects, but the algorithms in this new version are inpsired by…Click on the title for more

NUX Mod Core Deluxe MkII

Krozz Devices Krakenheart Uni-Vibe

The Krozz Devices Krakenheart is a modern take on the vibe circuit by a Brazilian company that already received a lot of praise for another analog modulation pedal, their Airborn flanger. The control set immediately conveys the idea of a circuit that goes beyond traditional Uni-Vibe tones. Besides the expected…Click on the title for more

Krozz Devices Krakenheart Uni-Vibe

New Pedals: JHS Good Vibrations Vibrato/Chorus

The JHS Good Vibrations is a Sweetwater exclusive linked to the Disney+ produced 2024 movie about the Beach Boys. It's a tribute to the iconic sounds of '60s-style chorus and vibrato circuit based on the old-school bulb-driven circuit. The red rocker switch on the top left switches between two distinct…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: JHS Good Vibrations Vibrato/Chorus